Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Tuscan Chicken Recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes which makes the perfect weeknight meal. Tender chicken cooks in a creamy sauce that is loaded with garlic, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes!
Servings: 6
Cost: $14.15, $2.36 per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 Small Chicken Breasts approximately 6 ounces each
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- ½ onion finely diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced or 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes drained and sliced thinly
- 3 cups spinach
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 4 small chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) to the skillet and season with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with ¼ cup water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add ½ finely diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes and 4 cloves minced garlic (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic). Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 3 cups spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in 2 cups heavy cream and ? cup grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a low simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve.
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Notes
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
If the sauce is too thick, slowly add in more cream or milk until the sauce thins out.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2759IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
